Many BC Public Hearings Go Electronic
The provincial government repealed and replaced Ministerial Order M083 under the Emergency Program Act with Ministerial Order M139, allowing public hearings to continue in an ... Continued
Further CIPO Extension to Trademark Deadlines Due to COVID-19: Until June 15, 2020
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has yet again (the previous and fourth extension discussed here) extended its earlier automatic extensions until at least June 15, ... Continued
Considerations for Real Property Transactions in the COVID-19 Era
Now that British Columbia and the rest of Canada are beginning to open back up, and life is gradually returning to a somewhat tempered “normal”, ... Continued
Federal Government Working to Create Paid Sick Leave
On May 25, 2020, Prime Minister Trudeau advised that he is working with the provinces to develop paid sick leave for employees. The Prime Minister ... Continued
When Returning to Work Doesn’t Mean Returning: Strategies for Permanent Remote Work
As many employers begin welcoming their employees back to their workplaces, some employers are contemplating keeping some or all of their employees working from home ... Continued
BC Introduces Legislation to Promote Socially Responsible Corporations
On May 19, 2020, the British Columbia government issued an order that will amend the Business Corporations Act to provide for the creation of “benefit ... Continued
Authorize This! Seeking Copyright Permission 25 Years After an Author’s Death
“what matters most is how well you walk through the fire” ― Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) In 2020, the focus is on alternative modes of educational ... Continued
Virtual Execution of Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19
UPDATE: On May 21, 2020, the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia clarified that if an EPOA is signed and witnessed by a ... Continued
Post-Graduate Work Permit Rules Relaxed to Allow for Online Learning outside Canada…conditions apply
Post-secondary institutions across the world have announced that their Summer term(s) (May-August) will be conducted primarily, if not completely, though alternative modes of delivery (e.g. ... Continued
Employers in BC Required to Develop Workplace COVID-19 Safety Plans
Note: Although BC has now entered phase 3 of its restart plan, employers are still required to establish COVID-19 Safety Plans for their workplaces. You ... Continued
The New Abnormal: Business Valuations in Post-COVID Family Law
Today marks the beginning of British Columbia’s Phase 2 following the COVID-19 shutdown. While some businesses have thrived through online forums, many are opening their ... Continued
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Extended and Eligibility Expanded
On May 15, 2020, the federal government confirmed that the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) would be extended until August 29, 2020. The CEWS was ... Continued